Question

class e general knowledge question #40 / 50
you are driving on a slippery highway, and your car starts to skid sideways at highway speed. you should
select a letter to choose your answer.
a avoid using the brakes unless you are about to hit something. take your foot off the gas pedal, and steer in the direction of the skid to straighten the car. then steer in the direction you want to go.
b immediately start pumping the brakes, and steer in the direction you want to go.
c keep your gas pedal where it is, and steer toward the right shoulder.
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Explanation:

When a car skids sideways on a slippery highway, braking (especially pumping brakes) can worsen skid, and keeping gas pedal or steering randomly is unsafe. The correct approach is to avoid brakes (unless collision imminent), release gas, steer into skid to straighten, then desired direction, which matches option A.

Answer:

A. Avoid using the brakes unless you are about to hit something. Take your foot off the gas pedal, and steer in the direction of the skid to straighten the car. Then steer in the direction you want to go.